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Task Scheduler : Create Shut Down PC Automatically TaskHow to Create a Task that will Shut Down the PC Automatically
This will show a very easy way to create a task in the Task Scheduler that will shut down the PC whenever you like. This will work for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Let's get started!
1) In the Windows start menu search box type...

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Task Scheduler - Create New TaskHow to Create Automated Task that Runs at Set Time in Windows 7
A very handy feature within Vista, Windows Server 2008 & now Windows 7 is the Task Scheduler. This app will allow the automated running of files and programs at a user designated time.
Here's How:
1. Open up Task...

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Can't create a task in task scheduler, account unknown."Task scheduler cannot create the task. The user account is unknown, the password is incorrect, or the user account does not have permission to create this task."
I'm getting that message. I read you needed a passworded account to create a task, so I made a new account because I didn't want a...

Task Scheduler Error MessageNot sure this is right board but this is popout I get when I open Task Scheduler and I can't info on google.
An error has occurred for task RealUpgradeLogonTaskS-1-5-21-17410475-1320757554-3309179107-1000. Error message: The specified account name is not valid.
Thank you for help.

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When I open the Task Scheduler, I get an error message...When I open Task Scheduler, I get the following error message:
an error has occurred for task realupgradelogontasks-1-5-21-2172834406-3963835389-1001. error message:the specified account name is not valid. What does it mean and how do I get rid of the error message?